preparation

start here

Use this quick guide to get

started when thinking about
purchasing or using a UAV
V2.0

Civil
Aviation
Rules

CAA
Updates

weight

What is the
weight of
your UAV?

<15kg

15-25kg

>25kg

Part
101

Part
101.215

Part
19.105

Definition:

airworthiness

pilotless
aircraft

CAA
approval
required

MFNZ
approval
required

aerodrome

Where is
the nearest
aerodrome?

ANR
5.1

>4km

<4km

pilot

MFNZ Pilot
Qualification/
PPL/CPL

Is the
aerodrome
controlled?

Are you clear

of a low flying
zone?

ANR
1.3

ANR
1.1

Yes

No

Yes

No

Air Traffic
Control
approval
required

Aerodrome
operator
agreement
required

Are you clear

of restricted/
military
operating
areas?

CAA
approval
required

Are you
flying >400ft
AGL?

ANR
1.5/1.13

Yes

No
No

airspace

Yes

Approval
required from
administering
authority

CAA
approval
required

Are you
flying <400ft
AGL?

Yes

No

Keep clear of
class C &D
airspace

Are you flying

in controlled
airspace

Part
71
No
Are you
flying within a
UAV designated
danger area?

Air Traffic
Control
approval
required

ANR
1.10

No

Yes

Ensure
a NOTAM is
submitted
>24hrs
to flight

Are you
flying during
the day?

No

time of operation

Yes

Will you
have >3km
of ground
visibility?

Yes

Are you
flying
outdoors?

No

Yes

Fly beneath
cloud base in
line of sight

Fly within
100m of a
structure

No

conduct

Fly below
the top of
structure

Give way
to all manned
aircraft

Do not
create a
hazard to
persons or
property

Remain clear
of all manned
aircraft

go fly!
Disclaimer: This diagram is provided for information purposes
only and is not to be relied on as a substitute for a
comprehensive knowledge of the relevant rules and regulations
that apply to the operation of UAVs. It is the UAV operators
responsibility to read, understand and operate any UAVs in
accordance with the Civil Aviation Rules.

Yes

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